Title: Renovation work on the Mabanga Center in Kinshasa soon to be completed thanks to the initiative of the first lady of the DRC
Introduction :
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the First Lady of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, carried out an inspection visit to the renovation works of the Center for Mixed Medicine and Anemia, known as the Mabanga Center, located in Kinshasa. The purpose of this visit was to check the progress of the work and to ensure that the reopening of this health structure planned for next October takes place in accordance with the established schedule.
A renovated health center meeting the strictest standards:
After 7 months of work, the Mabanga Center is about to resume its activities. Patients and healthcare staff will soon benefit from brand new facilities, meeting the strictest health standards. Thanks to this renovation work, the center will also be able to offer additional services such as ophthalmology and dentistry, in order to meet the specific needs of patients.
A fight against sickle cell anemia supported by the first lady:
The Mabanga Center plays a crucial role in the care of sickle cell patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is within the framework of the fight against this disease that the first lady, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, initiated the rehabilitation and modernization work of this structure last February. Thanks to the support of the partners of the Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi Foundation, patients with sickle cell disease will be able to benefit from adequate care in a suitable environment.
A commitment to awareness and prevention:
In addition to financially supporting the renovation of the Mabanga Center, the Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi Foundation is also investing in sickle cell disease awareness and prevention. In particular, it encourages early detection of the disease and provides support to patient care structures. The objective is to raise awareness among the population and promote better management of this genetic disease.
Conclusion :
Thanks to the initiative of the first lady of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the renovation work on the Mabanga Center in Kinshasa is nearing completion. Patients will soon be able to benefit from modern and adapted facilities, meeting the most rigorous health standards. This commitment to the fight against sickle cell disease shows the importance of awareness and prevention to improve the management of genetic diseases in Africa.